The Hornets will interview Ime Udoka for their head-coaching vacancy this week, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. He joins fellow Spurs assistant Ettore Messina and David Fizdale as candidates for the job.
Spurs assistant Ettore Messina and former Grizzlies coach David Fizdale will interview for the Hornets job, league sources told ESPN.
The Hornets announced Friday that they have fired coach Steve Clifford after a 36-46 season.
Dwight Howard finished with 14 points and 17 rebounds and Frank Kaminsky tied his career high with 24 points Tuesday night to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Indiana Pacers, 119-93.
Mitch Kupchak, who led the Lakers to four titles, has been named president and general manager of the Hornets.
Domantas Sabonis scored a career-high 30 points, Victor Oladipo had 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting and the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117 on Sunday to keep alive their slim hopes of winning the Central Division title.
Reserve Malik Monk scored 26 points, Frank Kaminsky added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the outmanned Orlando Magic 137-100 on Friday night.
The Hornets are expected to reach an agreement soon to hire Mitch Kupchak as their new president of basketball operations and general manager, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Should the Hornets trade All-Star point guard Kemba Walker? We look ahead to the decisions Charlotte faces this offseason.
Lauri Markkanen scored 24 points and Sean Kilpatrick added 21 off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 120-114 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Ex-Knick Willy Hernangomez has played 13 minutes or more in eight of the Hornets' past nine games, positing averages of 9 points (53 percent shooting) and 6.6 rebounds in 15 minutes. Hernangomez played sparingly in his first 15 games in Charlotte.
Ben Simmons had 20 points and 15 assists as Philadelphia kept up its passing prowess, beating the Charlotte Hornets 119-102 on Sunday.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 44 | 38 | .537 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 43 | 39 | .524 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8 | W1 |
| Orlando | 25 | 57 | .305 | 19 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 24 | 58 | .293 | 20 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | Malik Monk | SG | Kentucky |
| 2(1) | Frank Jackson | PG | Duke |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2013-14 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
